All Roll Calls
Yes: 166 • No: 84
UtahS.B. 2292026 General SessionSenateWALLET
State Employee Benefits Amendments
Sponsored By: Lincoln Fillmore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Labor and EmploymentDivision of Human Resource ManagementPublic Retirement and InsuranceLegislative OperationsLegislative Employees and CompensationState Officers and EmployeesDivision of FinancePublic Employees Insurance and BenefitsPublic Employees RetirementUtah Retirement Systems (URS)Tier 1 RetirementTier 2 Retirement
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Bill Overview
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7 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State workers can save unused leave
When Utah state employees leave their job or retire, they can convert unused annual leave or paid time off into retirement savings. Employees must choose a Utah State Retirement Board-sponsored 401(k) or 457 account. The conversion uses their pay rate when they leave or retire. Federal annual contribution limits apply.
State workers get tier-based retirement matches
Qualifying Utah state employees must contribute their own money to receive an employer retirement match; specified reemployed workers are excluded. Before the Division of Finance's change date, the match is dollar-for-dollar, up to $26 every two weeks. After that date, qualifying Tier I members and legacy employees keep that match. Qualifying Tier II members who are not legacy employees get a full match on their first $26 and 50% above that. Their employer match is capped at the greater of $26 or 2% of their two-week salary.
Termination payouts excluded from public employee pensions
Utah's Tier II public employee pension system excludes termination payments from pay used to calculate retirement benefits. This includes unused leave, severance, compensatory time, and other special payments. These payments do not boost the employee's pension calculation.
New state hires automatically save retirement money
Qualifying Utah state employees hired on or after July 1, 2023, are automatically enrolled in the state retirement board's 401(k). Each two-week contribution is the lesser of the applicable employer contribution amount or $26, with an equal employer match. This puts money into retirement savings but reduces take-home pay. Employees can opt out, change their contribution, or choose another qualifying account. Contributions below the default amount receive an equal, smaller match.
Appointed state executives gain paid time off
Beginning May 6, 2026, paid time off is included in benefits fixed by the Legislature for covered appointed state executives. This also applies to covered board or commission executives. The provision does not specify how many paid time off hours they receive.
State leave fund supports worker payouts
Beginning May 6, 2026, the State Employees' Leave Trust Fund can receive money set aside for eligible accrued paid time off. It can repay employers for paid time off employees use. It can also pay employees for accrued paid time off when they leave state employment. Fund assets are dedicated to leave benefits allowed by state law and rules.
State workers gain more leave options
Utah state employees can use eligible converted sick leave like paid time off. Existing uses remain, including annual leave, sick leave, and buying continuing medical and life insurance after retirement. Each state agency must also run a centralized leave bank. Employees can voluntarily donate paid time off, but not sick leave. Workers who meet their agency's eligibility rules can receive donated leave.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Norman K Thurston
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 23 • No: 6
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 57 • No: 17
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ failed
Yes: 34 • No: 40
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 18 • No: 9
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 19 • No: 9
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ motion to reconsider
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ failed
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #4
3/5/2026
Substitute #3
3/4/2026
Substitute #2
2/24/2026
Substitute #1
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/30/2026